The Golden Rule of Schmoozing (Paperback)

by Jaye (Author) "The First Law of Schmoozing is that there are two kinds of people: schmoozers and losers..." (more)
Key Phrases: inner thinking, Impulse Improv, Sky Lab, Name Schmooze (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
This self-help audio is read with considerable humor and feeling by Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller fame. Schmoozing, as we generally understand it?as cocktail party banter, working a room, or using flattery to gain some personal advantage?has gained a reputation it generally doesn't deserve, according to author Jaye. In contrast, Jaye's view of schmoozing can be summed up as "the authentic practice of treating others well," a phrase that doubles as a subtitle. And, yes, listeners will learn a lot about themselves and how they should be treating folks as they listen to his advice. Who doesn't want to be liked (or loved) better? Follow along and put to use some of Jaye's practical suggestions. In case additional inspiration is wanted, a large number of resources, ranging from books to magic tricks, are mentioned or described in detail. Probably the only book on schmoozing, this is highly recommended.?Cliff Glaviano, Bowling Green State Univ. Libs., OH
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Review
Highly recommended. -- Library Journal

Jaye advises talking to people as though they really matter; Jillette's rendition sparkles with vitality. -- Booklist

Pick up The Golden Rule of Schmoozing and learn how you can transform yourself from Nervous Norvess to Cary Grant. -- Playboy --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.; 1ST edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570711291
• ISBN-13: 978-1570711299
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #303,590 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Effort!, September 28, 2001

By	Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract.com" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Whether you're trying to close the sale, woo the girl, or just strike up a conversation, nothing works better than simply making the other person feel great. Author Aye Jaye describes his techniques for doing just that, by bestowing compliments, planning surprises and doling out gifts. The Schmooze is effective at everything from improving your standing with your boss, to getting a better hotel room or talking your way out of a speeding ticket. The book is written in an easy-to-read style, which very much expresses Aye Jaye's own personality, as if he is schmoozing the reader, too. And therein lies the only problem. Some of Jaye's favorite lines seem long and hokey, and some of the suggestions he offers - like sliding a waiter a dollar bill at the start of a meal while saying, "You are number one with me and there's more coming at the end of dinner." - bring to mind another Yiddish word, "Schmuck." But you needn't resort to such extreme schmoozing, and we [...] recommend that you read this book for its original take on the power and method of the world's oldest business technique. But please, tone it down.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Aye Jaye! Not "phony" at all!, February 14, 2000

By	Ulf Bäckström (Male) (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews

Dear Aye Jaye! I whole-heartedly wish to thank you for writing this book! I intend to write you personally also, but wanted to show more people how I feel about your book! I already had a good and pleasant life and found a lot of things in your books that I were already practicing. However, you have given me a deep well of tips and tricks for various occasions. Apart from that it was a very enjoyable book through-and-through. I started out buying the cassette book after having stumbled over it as part of an offer. Since it was abridged I ordered it in paperback too and had even more fun and got even more tips. I'm kind of a Tao guy in many respects. No new age...just plain, simple, everyday logical truths, that's what I want - from somebody who has tried them all out. I am in a new and wonderful relationship and I know now how to make it last this time - through hard work, thoughtfulness and schmoozing! My sound advice to you all is: If you haven't read this book - d o ! Start off easy by buying the cassette book. It's a really easy way to gather these tips and tricks - perhaps in your car on your way to work, etc. Then give it away to somebody you care about (or perhaps to somebody you d o n ' t care about - just to try and make them more likable) and get the paperback for yourself. It's more complete and gives you the lists of tips, tricks, movies and books in print. If you h a v e read it - spread it! Buy several copies and hand them around to friends, relatives, workmates! No, I'm sorry to say I do n o t get a commission...! ;-) If you - which is very unlikely - do not like this book, I bet you can think of somebody who would, or who would need it really bad. Happy schmoozing!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, August 25, 2000

By A Customer

One of the most inspiring books I've read in a long time. I first borrowed it from the library, but then purchased it because I want to keep it for many years, re-reading it at least a couple of times per year. It offers so many highly creative and fun ways to get one's attention off of oneself and onto others, making others' lives so much happier and thereby making oneself an inherently enjoyable person to be around. I highly recommend this wonderful book to anyone who wants a better life for themselves and/or others. In an unconventional way, the author is, in my opinion, a Great Man in the true sense of the term.